University of Minnesota Athletics

2015-16 Wrestling Roster

Gresh Jones

Gresh Jones

  • Class:
    Freshman
  • Hometown:
    Sidney, Mont.
  • High School:
    Sidney HS
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
  • Placed in three open tournaments during redshirt season (all fourth-place finishes)

2015-16 • FRESHMAN (REDSHIRTED)
Overall Record:
8-10
Dual Meet Record: - - 
Big Ten Record: - -
Pins: 4
Major Decisions: 1
Technical Falls: 1


Won in college debut with a 12-1 major decision over Brian Peska (Nebraska) in opening round of the Daktronics Open • placed in three open tournaments, coming in fourth all three times • earned four pins, three of which came in the first period • six of his eight wins were bonus point victories • earned a 15-0 technical fall over Lane Nichols (Morningside) in quarterfinals of Worthington Open

HIGH SCHOOL
Four-time Montana state champion • Four-time All-State selection • WIN Magazine Montana Wrestler of the Year • Three-time undefeated Disney Dual participant • USA Wrestling All-American • Career high school record of 184-5 • Also played football for three seasons and earned three All-Conference and two All-State nods • Academic All-State selection • Coached by Guy Melby


PERSONAL
Son of Darold and Kari Jones • Has two siblings, Trace and Jett • Most memorable sports thrill was winning two state titles with his brother, Trace • Plans to major in education

 
Season Overall Dual Big Ten Pins Maj. Dec. Tech. Fall B1G Finish NCAA Finish
2015-16 (RS) 8-10 - - - - 4 1 1 - - - -
Totals - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Gopher Wrestling Tries Gymnastics
Thursday, May 29
Steveson Advances to NCAA Title Match
Friday, March 21
Gable Steveson: NCAA Quarterfinals
Friday, March 21
Gable Steveson: NCAA Pin
Thursday, March 20